What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at Temple Health?
Coordinates and facilitates the conduct of clinical research protocols which may be supported by NCI, industry, cooperative groups, or grant funded and investigator-initiated. Provides leadership in the management and operation of clinical research protocols to ensure research participant recruitment and accrual, protocol compliance, research participant safety and data quality. The position will work closely with the members of the clinical research team to develop effective tools for close monitoring and reporting of trials accrual, and coordinate the timely study activation and submission of protocol amendments.
This position supports the Fox Chase Cancer Center Office of Clinical Research at Temple University Hospital, Main Campus or East Norriton and Buckingham Campuses. In addition, this position is expected to interact with the institutional investigators, other members of the healthcare team, service line members and research participants / families in a manner, which supports the conduct of clinical trials.
Flexibility in work schedule, when possible, must be maintained to ensure coverage of study responsibilities.
Education
Bachelors Degree (Required)
Graduate Level Classes or Degree in a relevant program (Preferred)
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience
2 Years direct experience in a healthcare setting preferably oncology or clinical trials or a minimum of 3 Years related experience (Required)
General experience and knowledge of chemotherapy and / or radiation therapy administration (Preferred)
Previous experience performing phlebotomy and specimen processing (Preferred)
License / Certifications
CCRC - Cert Clin Research Coordinator (Preferred) or CCRP - Cert Clin Research Prof (Preferred) or ACRP-CP - Assn Clin Res Prof - Cert Prof (Preferred)
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